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Fourteen years of research, with one purpose: protect your sight
Glaucoma is often called the silent thief of sight - it can progress for years before you ever notice a change. For more than a decade, our clinical research program has worked to change that story, helping bring some of today's most trusted glaucoma treatments, including minimally invasive implants, advanced laser therapies, and sustained-release medications, from early study into everyday care.
If you've been diagnosed with glaucoma, or your current treatment isn't giving you the control you'd hoped for, a clinical trial may open the door to options not yet available anywhere else.
The treatments you rely on today started here
A decade ago, glaucoma specialists had roughly three ways to manage the disease. Today there are more than twenty - including the iStent, the XEN gel stent, and sustained-release medications now used in clinics worldwide. Much of that progress traces back to research conducted right here in Arizona.
Clinical trials are how a new treatment moves from a promising idea to a proven option. Our research is conducted through the Arizona Advanced Eye Research Institute (AAERI), where every physician participates in active research - not as a side project, but as a core part of how we practice. That means the knowledge gained through our trials reaches every patient we see, not only those enrolled in a study.
We currently work alongside respected sponsors, including AbbVie and Glaukos, to study new approaches to glaucoma and cataract care.
"This is not abstract achievement. Every patient diagnosed with glaucoma today has access to better, safer, more effective options because of research conducted at this institute."
- Dr. George Reiss, Founder, AAERI
- Access to investigational treatments not yet available outside of clinical research
- Care from physicians who have devoted their careers to glaucoma research
- Every study is FDA-monitored, IRB-approved, and conducted under strict ethical oversight
- Reimbursement provided for study-related time and travel
All studies are FDA-monitored, IRB-approved, and supervised directly by our physicians - from your first conversation to your last follow-up.
Take the Next Step Toward Better Vision
What to Expect When You Contact Our Team
Every inquiry starts with a real conversation, not a form letter. A dedicated clinical research coordinator - the same person you'll work with throughout the study - will contact you to review your eligibility, answer your questions, and explain exactly what participation would involve. There's no obligation, and no pressure. You decide what's right for you.
- A dedicated research coordinator, not a call center
- No-cost study-related exams and follow-up care
- Reimbursement available for study-related time and travel
- Direct, ongoing access to your physician throughout the study
Join an Ophthalmology Clinical Trial in Arizona
Participating begins with a single conversation - nothing more. Once we receive your information, a member of our research team will review your eligibility and reach out to talk through what comes next, including which studies are currently enrolling and whether you may be a good fit. If a trial isn't right for you today, we'll tell you honestly, and can talk through the other treatment options available to you.
- Which clinical trials are currently enrolling in Scottsdale and Glendale
- What to expect at each visit
- Reimbursement, timelines, and safety measures
- How our specialists will guide your care throughout the process
Your inquiry is confidential, and participation is always voluntary.
Apply to Be in a Trial
A member of our clinical research team will contact you within one business day.
Submitting this form does not enroll you in a clinical trial. A research coordinator will contact you to review your eligibility and answer your questions before any decision is made. Your information is kept confidential in accordance with HIPAA.
If you prefer to speak directly with our team, call (623) 878-3939.
Preserve Vision - Advance Knowledge - Serve Patients
Clinical research conducted through the Arizona Advanced Eye Research Institute (AAERI), a division of Eye Physicians & Surgeons of Arizona.